(Philadelphia, PA) On May 12, Moore fashion design seniors presented their collections at the Spring Fashion Show 2012 in a tent in Aviator Park.

The fashion show featured innovative collections and designs by seniors, junior and sophomore students of Moore’s acclaimed fashion design department. The theme of the senior eveningwear collection was Breaking Away. A double entendre, Breaking Away drew inspiration from the ocean and colors of the water, but also reflected the fact that this is the time for seniors to move on to the next phase of their careers.

Each senior over the course of the year designed a four- or five-piece collection. The collections ranged from menswear and bridal to a line of kickboxing/bodybuilding outfits and a line of theatrical costumes. One senior hand-painted all of the fabric she used for her collection. Another showcased a line of fantasy garments featuring LED lighting detail.

Moore College of Art & Design educates students for inspiring careers in art and design. Founded in 1848, Moore is the nation's first and only women's art college. Moore's career-focused environment and professionally active faculty form a dynamic community in the heart of Philadelphia's cultural district. The College offers nine Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees for women. A coeducational Graduate Studies program was launched in summer, 2009. In addition, Moore provides many valuable opportunities in the arts through The Galleries at Moore, a Continuing Education Certificate program for adults, the 91-year-old acclaimed Youth Art Program for girls and boys grades 1-12, The Art Shop and the Sculpture Park. For more information about Moore, visit www.moore.edu.